US Bridges

Gordon Wells RD over All-American Canal

Good

Imperial County, California · 19 MI W/O Yuma · Structure no. 0304-0294

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Gordon Wells RD over All-American Canal is a concrete continuous frame carrying Gordon Wells RD over All-American Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesGordon Wells RD
CrossesAll-American Canal
Location19 MI W/O Yuma
Coordinates32.70417, -114.95694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordon Wells RD over All-American Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordon Wells RD over All-American Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Gordon Wells RD over All-American Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Gordon Wells RD over All-American Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon Wells RD over All-American Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.